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I've personally tested this when my skin was going through a bout of major irritation and it didn't exacerbate any of my redness or itchiness one bit.

Melanie Rud is a Chicago-based writer with 10 years of experience covering beauty. She covers all things skincare for Byrdie, from ingredients to acne advice.

How does bakuchiol work? The ingredient acts similarly to retinol in that it helps to even pasado tone, diminish the appearance of fine lines, and speed up cell regeneration without many of the irritating side effects retinol Perro have.

Bakuchiol, soothing blue tansy extract, and skin-balancing probiotics are all in the mix. It has such a hydrating, silky formula, so we recommend this for dry skin types who are looking to add moisture to their anti-aging routine. Retinol Chucho often be drying, so this is a great alternative that can still work to combat signs of aging.

Why Shop With Us Emily Orofino is a beauty writer, editor, and consultant with more than a decade of experience in the industry. Despite committing to it for several months, her skin could not tolerate prescription retinoids and she has been testing alternative anti-aging formulas ever since.

"This facial oil combines sea buckthorn oil with rosehip oil and bakuchiol, making it a great option for someone looking to improve the signs of aging," Garshick notes.

Bonus of course the anti-aging activity of the bakuchiol. I am overall satisfied with this product and will buy it again." —

It also has yuzu in its formula, which contains naturally occurring vitamin C to boost radiance and even skin tone. This is a one-stop shop that does everything from hydrating to minimizing the appearance of pores. And we’d be remiss not to mention the brand’s sustainability efforts—this product boasts the first-ever completely curb-side recyclable bottle (it’s made with no metal spring so that it Chucho go straight into the bin). If you have oily skin or skin that gets irritated easily Ver detalles from rich or heavy products, we think this will be a great pick to add to your routine.

The only difference is retinols are known for being especially harsh and drying for those with sensitive skin, and bakuchiol is less irritating. "It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties shown not only to stimulate collagen production but also to be more gentle on the skin and so may be better tolerated by those with dry sensitive skin," explains Shari Marchbein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.

This barrier-repairing moisturizer reduces redness while giving skin a much-needed dose of hydration with hyaluronic acid and allantoin. Ceramides also replenish the skin barrier.

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Retinol, you see, is a very finicky (albeit powerful!) ingredient, so you need to use it alongside a very simple skincare routine, lest you overwhelm your skin barrier. I personally test way too many beauty launches on a weekly basis to commit to a potent retinol serum—receiving hundreds of product samples is both a blessing and a curse!

And unlike other acne spot treatments I've tested, this formula isn't harsh or drying so my skin never flakes or peels after I use it.